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University of Auckland Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

University of Auckland's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for β€” beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

University of Auckland's strongest programs include Auckland Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Notable programs

Auckland Business School

Triple-crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), top 100 globally for Business and Management in QS, offers Pacific-focused MBA with strong Asia-Pacific corporate partnerships

Faculty of Engineering

Ranked top 150 globally in QS Engineering, IPENZ-accredited with Washington Accord recognition, strong in civil, software, and biomedical engineering

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Top 50 globally in QS Medicine, primary clinical training at Auckland City Hospital (NZ's largest), produces majority of NZ's medical graduates

School of Architecture and Planning

Top 50 globally in QS Architecture, NZIA-accredited, distinctive focus on Pacific vernacular design, seismic resilience, and sustainable urbanism

Faculty of Arts (Pacific Studies)

Globally unique program offering deep scholarship in Polynesian, Melanesian, and Micronesian cultures, languages, and governance systems unavailable at any other world-ranked university

Faculty of Science (Marine)

Leverages NZ's 4th-largest exclusive economic zone for field research, Leigh Marine Laboratory provides direct ocean access, strong in marine ecology and conservation biology

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